Richard Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, has announced a federal indictment against Brandon M. Boogren from Shawano, Wisconsin. The indictment alleges that Boogren used a minor to produce child pornography, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2251(a).
Court documents indicate that in May 2019, Boogren created videos involving himself and a two-year-old child engaged in sexually explicit conduct. These images were allegedly distributed over the internet to an individual in Houston, Texas.
If convicted, Boogren faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and could be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison. He may also face fines up to $250,000 and would be required to register as a sexual offender under state and federal law.
The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative by the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse. This project was launched in May 2006 and coordinates efforts between federal, state, and local resources to prosecute offenders and rescue victims.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation with help from the Shawano County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Daniel R. Humble will prosecute the case.
It is important to note that an indictment is not evidence of guilt; it merely signifies charges have been brought forward. The defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
